Gastrocnemius recession is performed as an ancillary procedure in the treatment of
a variety of pathologic foot and ankle conditions, most notably symptomatic adolescent
and adult pes planovalgus, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot pathology (
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Complex reconstruction for the treatment of dorsolateral peritalar subluxation of
the foot Early results after distraction arthrodesis of the calcaneocuboid joint in conjunction
with stabilization of, and transfer of the flexor digitorum longus tendon to, the
midfoot to treat acquired pes planovalgus in adults.
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